A much belated thanks for your post. I’m so sorry about your break. I hope your recovery is moving along as well as mine. I’m limping still and swelling is an issue, I saw the surgeon today and she said it will be 6 months before i seem normal. Three months to go. I wish you the very best.

Tim

I’m a faithful listener to WCCO radio. When I tuned in early Monday morning on February 9th, Dave Lee was just announcing that you were being checked out in the ER for a possible ankle fracture.

I shared the news with my husband as we ate our breakfast, and felt so sorry for your terrible mishap. That very morning, at approximately 11:15am, I also took a spill at the end of our driveway as I was about to cross the street to our mailbox. It was my right ankle that was dangling and floppy…the best way to describe, along with what felt like an electrical charge up and down my leg and foot. No one in sight to come to my rescue, also no one home as my husband was shopping at Home Depot.

The adrenaline set in and I was about to start my climb (aka dead man’s drag) followed by a step up, followed by another tackle with the front door, over the threshhold, through the foyer and kitchen, to the portable phone.

I called my husband’s cell phone, which he had silenced…and left a horrible message for him. A call to a daughter followed, and she came to my rescue asap…and eventually we decided to call 911. I was transported to Fairview Ridges Hospital with a diagnosis of right fibula ankle fracture. Surgery followed on Wednesday afternoon and I returned home late Friday afternoon with a plate and seven screws holding my ankle together, a walker and wheelchair, along with non-weight bearing instructions. I have a follow up appointment tomorrow with my surgeon.

I can certainly relate to your pain and discomfort. Wishing both of us a speedy, healing process. You are in my prayers.

I broke an ankle in November (result: a plate and 7 screws), then broke my hip 11 days later (result: 3 screws).

What did I learn? Don’t try hopping using the “good” leg only – always use a cane, crutches, a walker or a strong shoulder for support. My dancing career is over before it had a chance (although I was a lousy dancer before the accidents, so I guess it didn’t have much of a chance). Once you get both feet on the ground (literally), get all the physical therapy sessions allowable – it’s work and it’s pain but it’s also the only way to get back to where you were. It’s just takes much longer than youi hoped.

I broke both bones in my wrist last winter after falling on my icy driveway. When they tell you 6 months before you feel “somewhat normal”, believe it. Hang in there and be diligent with your therapy. You will reap the rewards of your hard work!!

Hope to you are back with Garrison and the gang soon!

Best Wishes-
Kathy